Manoeuvrable Meaning in English

word

US

məˈnuːvɚəbəl

muh-NOO-vur-uh-buhl

UK

mənˈuːvɹəbəl

muh-NOO-vruh-buhl

Definition

Able to be easily moved or steered in different directions, especially vehicles or objects.

Usage & Nuances

Most common with vehicles (cars, boats, airplanes) and robots. Spelling 'manoeuvrable' (British) and 'maneuverable' (American). Used in technical or descriptive contexts. Not usually for people.

• Spanish: maniobrable
• Portuguese (BR): manobrável
• Portuguese (PT): manobrável
• Chinese (Simplified): 易于操控的 - 易于机动的
• Chinese (Traditional): 易於操控的 - 易於機動的
• Hindi: चालाकी से मोड़ने योग्य
• Arabic: سهل المناورة
• Bengali: সহজে চালানো যায় এমন - সহজেই নিয়ন্ত্রণযোগ্য
• Russian: манёвренный
• Japanese: 操作しやすい - 小回りがきく
• Vietnamese: dễ điều khiển - dễ xoay chuyển
• Korean: 조종하기 쉬운 - 기동성이 좋은
• Turkish: kolay manevra yapılabilen - çevik
• Urdu: آسانی سے چلنے والا - پُھرتیلا (مشین/گاڑی)
• Indonesian: mudah dikendalikan - mudah bermanuver

Example Sentences

This small car is very manoeuvrable.

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The boat is highly manoeuvrable in tight spaces.

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My new vacuum cleaner is incredibly manoeuvrable.

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For city driving, you want something manoeuvrable and compact.

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Drones are much more manoeuvrable than regular planes.

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This wheelchair is surprisingly manoeuvrable even in crowded places.

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